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C790 WLC

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,325 mi
Last recorded56,325 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC790 WLC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 56,325 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 56,325 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 56,320 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 56,298 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,066 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,304 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 55,295 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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C790 WLC is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C790 WLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C790 WLC registered?

C790 WLC is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 1986.

Is C790 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C790 WLC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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